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ABSTRACT

Petunia plant having profuse, bright red, medium sized flowers; and a pendant, free branching, vigorous growth habit.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety ofpetunia plant which was originated by me by crossing two unnamedvarieties, neither of which are patented.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The primary objective of this breeding was to produce a newpetunia variety having bright red, medium sized single flowers; a freeflowering, pendant habit and free branching.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The objective was substantially achieved, along with otherdesirable improvements, as evidenced by the following unique combinationof characteristics that are outstanding in the new variety and thatdistinguish it from its parents, as well as from all other varieties ofwhich I am aware:

[0004] 1.Vigorous habit; and

[0005] 2. Profuse flowering.

[0006] Asexual reproduction of this new variety by cuttings, asperformed Yachigo-shi, Chiba-ken, Japan and at Somis, Calif., shows thatthe foregoing and all other characteristics and distinctions come trueto form and are established and transmitted through succeedingpropagations.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0007] The following is a detailed description of my new petuniacultivar with color descriptions using terminology in accordance withThe Royal Horticultural Society (London) colour chart, except whereordinary dictionary significance of color is indicated.

[0008] In the attached photographs

[0009]FIG. 1 is a view of the entire plant grown in a hanging pot in agarden environment, and

[0010]FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion of the plant showingseveral flowers and a portion of the foliage.

[0011] Parentage:

[0012]Seed parent.—Unnamed seedling.

[0013]Pollen parent.—Unnamed seedling.

[0014] Classification:

[0015]Botanical.—Petunia×hybrida.

[0016]Commercial.—Petunia.

FLOWER

[0017] Observations made from plants grown in a garden environment atSomis, Calif. January, 2001 to May, 2001.

[0018] Blooming Habit: Continuous spring, summer and fall.

[0019] Plant:

[0020]Growth habit.—Vigorous and spreading.

[0021]Mature plant.—10 to 15 cm.

[0022] Stem: Overall Length: 10 to 20 cm. Main Stem: 20 cm. Laterals: 8to 10 cm. Thickness: 2.0 to 2.5 mm Color: Yellow-Green Group 144A. (Noanthocyanin pigmentation observed.) Pubescence: Medium Mode ofBranching: Abundant. Length of Internode: 1.0 to 2.0 cm.

[0023] Leaf: Arrangement on stem: Horizontal. Phyllotaxis: AlternateShape: Lanceolate Length: 3.0 to 5.5 cm Width: 2.5 to 3.0 cm Thickness:0.4 mm Petiole: Absent. Color: Upper surface: Yellow-Green Group 146A.Lower surface: Yellow-Green Group 146A. Pubescence: Medium. Variegation:None.

[0024] Flower:

[0025]Orientation of opening.—Slantly upward.

[0026]Size.—Average open diameter is about 4.0 to 4.5 cm.

[0027]Type.—Single.

[0028]Shape of corolla tube.—Medium.

[0029] Petal:

[0030]Color.—The upper and lower sides of the petals shade from theirouter tip from Red Group 45C to 46C in middle portion and 47B at theinnermost portion.

[0031]Corolla tube.—Inside surface: Bottom color: Greyed-White Group156B and 156C. Outside surface: Green-Yellow Group 1D.

[0032]Tip shape.—Medium.

[0033]Lobation.—Shallow.

[0034]Waving.—Weak.

[0035]Peduncle.—Length: 1.0 to 1.5 cm Color: Yellow-Green Group 145B.

[0036]Calyx.—Number of sepals: Five Length: 1.5 cm. Color: Yellow-GreenGroup 144A.

[0037] Reproductive Parts:

[0038]Anther.—Color: Yellow-Green Group 153D.

[0039]Filament.—Color: Yellow-White Group 158D.

[0040]Pistil.—Quantity: One Color: Yellow-Green Group 154C.

[0041]Stamens.—Quantity: Five.

[0042] Disease Resistance: Resistant to mildew, blackspot and rust undernormal growing conditions.

[0043] Response to climatic conditions: Strong resistance to rain andheat. Medium resistance to cold.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of petunia plant, substantiallyas herein shown and described, characterized particularly by its brightred, medium sized flowers and its profuse flowering, pendant vigoroushabit and free branching.